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 "Acceptance of one's whole experience as the truth" July 12, 2007
The first time I read THE FEMININE FACE OF GOD (a gift from a friend) I browsed around a bit, and saw a reference to the consequences of locking away the fearful experiences of our lives, and the idea that they will come pouring out, like the Furies from Pandora's box - dangerous not because they were freed, but because they had been locked up in the first place.
When I read that, I knew that this was a book that could help shine some light in my life. Years later, and many readings later, I still feel the same way about Anderson & Hopkins' masterpiece. It is as fresh and as timely now as it was then. And my life is richer indeed for having read it and learned from it.
Still Timely after 16 Years! July 9, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Still worth reading for anyone interested in understanding the complexities and nuances of women's spiritual journeys. A broad range of female spiritual experiences are covered that cross different ages; religious traditions (interpersed with thoughtful reports of how Christian women engage the Feminine Face of God); racial and ethnic backgrounds; marital/family status; and even region of the country (United States). This focus is on the maturing woman's journey--something to which younger women can look forward!
 Where is the balance? May 12, 2007
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is a great book---very inspiring, uplifting and affirming. The authors get it right.
My only question is: where is the balance? We need feminine and masculine energies to balance us, especially since we contain both qualities. God does not only have a feminine face and the authors know this, however I would have enjoyed reading about the balance between the two. We need to bring out both in ourselves.
Nice work, authors! Now, write a book about the balance.
Highly Recommended November 21, 2006
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book has helped me a great deal. I was raised Protestant Christian, but in recent years have felt a disconnect with the church. As a result, my spirituality was stifled-- something I wasn't comfortable with. This book gave me the opportunity to explore my spirituality, and helped me find a path to the Divine that was sorely missing in my life.
I gave this book four stars instead of five because the first chapter (over twenty pages!) dragged on and on-- I almost stopped reading. I suggest either to start at Chapter 2, or to push your way through Chapter 1, because this book is definitely worth the read.
 What? March 7, 2005
6 out of 23 found this review helpful
Just below Patricia's inane babble is the same old feminist insult to all historical women. When are feminists going to realize that they don't have to re-invent the wheel? Pick up a copy of Saint Teresa's Interior Castle. I think you will find her simplicity and honesty, without any hint of this silly pychobabble, both refreshing, and far, far more spiritually edifying.
This book is a meandering account that draws no conclusions, but is quick to subtly provide it's rather limited, and dated, ideology.
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